Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Ministry's Alleged Interference in NCLT and NCLAT Administration

Supreme Court Criticizes MCA Control Over Tribunals

The Supreme Court has reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction regarding the alleged administrative interference by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in the functioning of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). According to reports, a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana was hearing matters related to administrative challenges, staff shortages, and infrastructure issues within these quasi-judicial bodies.

During the proceedings, the bench reportedly remarked that the ministry's attempt to exert total control over these institutions is unfortunate, emphasizing that tribunals must possess genuine administrative independence rather than being autonomous merely in name.

Concerns Over Outsourced Hiring and Staff Job Security

The hearings also brought attention to staffing practices within the NCLT. Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora reportedly informed the court that the ministry had outsourced recruitment functions to a private foreign company. This arrangement has allegedly raised concerns regarding the job security of existing contractual employees, some of whom have reportedly served the tribunals for up to eight years.

While addressing these concerns, the bench reportedly did not accept demands to retain contractual personnel solely on the basis of long-term service. The court maintained that the complete authority over appointments should rest with the chairpersons of NCLT and NCLAT, balancing staff interests with the preservation of institutional independence and fairness in the recruitment process.

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